The Doosan Bears of South Korea have acquired Japanese right-hander Satoshi Iriki, who was released by the Yakult Swallows after the 2002 season, baseball officials said Tuesday.
Doosan and Iriki agreed to a deal carrying a $30,000 signing bonus and a $70,000 annual salary plus incentives of up to $50,000.
The 35-year-old played for the Kintetsu Buffaloes, Hiroshima Carp, Yomiuri Giants and Yakult in his 13-year career in Japanese baseball with a 35-30 lifetime record in 214 games.